Family-Friendly Attractions In Chicago
Millennium Park
★4.7 (83747)24.5-acre green space with a video display, the reflective "Bean" sculpture & an outdoor theater. · Dogs allowed
Chicago, IL 60602, United States
Navy Pier
★4.6 (79299)Former Navy training center draws crowds with carnival rides, restaurants, shops & fireworks.
600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
Lincoln Park Zoo
★4.6 (34299)Small, free zoo with lions, primates, reptiles, a children's area & an interactive farm exhibit.
Chicago, IL 60614, United States
The Art Institute of Chicago
★4.8 (33644)₹₹₹Renowned art museum holding nearly 300,000 works from all over the world, spanning many centuries.
111 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, United States
Skydeck Chicago
★4.5 (32265)103rd floor of the Willis Tower with clear observation boxes & views extending to four states.
233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
Wrigley Field
★4.8 (32051)Ivy-clad walls & manual scoreboard add retro charm to the 2nd oldest baseball stadium in the majors.
1060 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60613, United States
Cloud Gate
★4.7 (31999)Huge outdoor sculpture shaped like a bean & allowing for views from its many mirrored sides.
201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60602, United States
Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
★4.7 (30795)Sprawling, hands-on museum full of informative, child-friendly scientific & industrial exhibits.
5700 S Dusable Lk Shr Dr, Chicago, IL 60637, United States
Shedd Aquarium
★4.5 (30263)₹₹₹State-of-the-art indoor aquarium, famous for its variety of habitats & views of Lake Michigan.
1200 S Dusable Lk Shr Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, United States
Field Museum
★4.7 (26157)₹₹₹State-of-the-art museum of science & invention, with the world's largest Tyrannosaurus Rex.
1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, United States
The Museum Campus
★4.7 (25977)57-acre grounds with the Adler Planetarium, Shedd Aquarium & Field Museum, plus dining & lake beach.
337 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601, United States
Abraham Lincoln Park
★4.7 (20609)Expansive outdoor urban refuge containing its own zoo, conservatory, theater, museums & playgrounds. · Dogs allowed
500-5700 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60614, United States
Grant Park
★4.7 (20215)312-acre centerpiece of Downtown housing some of the city's busiest attractions. · Dogs allowed
Chicago, IL, United States
Riverwalk
★4.8 (19028)Riverside pedestrian path featuring city views & dining, plus bridges, fishing piers & boat docks.
Chicago, IL 60601, United States
360 CHICAGO
★4.5 (16863)Observatory on the 94th floor of the John Hancock Building with a tilting glass lookout 1000ft up.
875 N Michigan Ave 94th floor, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
Clarence F. Buckingham Memorial Fountain
★4.7 (15678)Among the world’s largest, Grant Park’s 3-level rococo fountain (1927) offers light & water shows. · Dogs allowed
301 S Columbus Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, United States
Garfield Park Conservatory
★4.8 (9358)184-acre park with a swimming pool, fishing lagoon, athletic fields & tennis courts.
300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60624, United States
Jackson (Andrew) Park
★4.6 (7260)540-plus-acre city park featuring a beach, gardens & indoor/outdoor fitness facilities. · Dogs allowed
6401 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, United States
Chicago Children's Museum
★4.6 (6318)₹₹₹Family museum on Navy Pier with lots of interactive exhibits, including many for young kids.
700 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
Museum Of Contemporary Art Chicago
★4.4 (5936)Downtown museum showcasing post-World War II paintings, sculptures, photos, videos & performances.
220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
Crown Fountain
★4.7 (5039)Public sculpture with 2 50-ft. LED towers & a reflecting pool, by Catalan artist Jaume Plensa. · Dogs allowed
201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60602, United States
Tom (Ping) Memorial Park
★4.6 (3659)Chinatown park on the Chicago River with Chinese-style landscaping, a playground & kayak rentals. · Dogs allowed
1700 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, United States
Humboldt (Alexander Von) Park
★4.7 (3627)Suburban recreational area with soccer & baseball fields, tennis courts & playgrounds, plus a beach. · Dogs allowed
1400 N Humboldt Dr, Chicago, IL 60622, United States
Lincoln Park Conservatory
★4.8 (3567)Thousands of exotic plants in an 1890 glass structure, plus outdoor gardens & fountains.
2391 N Stockton Dr, Chicago, IL 60614, United States
Museum of Illusions Chicago
★4.7 (3243)Immersive rooms with optical illusions & holograms designed to deceive the eye, popular for photos.
25 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602, United States
National Museum of Mexican Art
★4.7 (3210)Some 18,000 paintings, photographs, sculptures & more are housed at this art museum.
1852 W 19th St, Chicago, IL 60608, United States
Fox In A Box Escape Room Chicago
★5.0 (2677)47 W Polk St suite l5 basement, Chicago, IL 60605, United States
Polk Bros Park
★4.6 (2628)This smaller park at the entrance to Navy Pier features a big fountain, promenade & rolling lawn.
600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM
★3.9 (2608)435 N Michigan Ave Suite G, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
Adler Planetarium
★4.2 (2383)Interactive exhibits & high-tech sky shows entertain stargazers, lakefront views are a bonus.
1300 S Dusable Lk Shr Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, United States
Chicago History Museum
★4.6 (2363)Photos, artifacts, newsreels & dioramas bring to life historical events, architecture & culture.
1601 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614, United States
Oz Park
★4.7 (1989)Oz-themed playground/park with statues of the Tin Man, Scarecrow, Cowardly Lion & Dorothy. · Dogs allowed
2021 N Burling St, Chicago, IL 60614, United States
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
★4.7 (1964)Environmental museum with outdoor walkways for observing local wildlife & kid-friendly exhibits.
2430 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL 60614, United States
The 606
★4.8 (1897)Created on a former rail line, this elevated, 2.7 mile landscaped trail draws runners & bikers. · Dogs allowed
1805 N Ridgeway Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, United States
Northerly Island Park
★4.7 (1776)91-acre peninsula with skyline views, hiking, fishing & playing plus a fieldhouse & live music acts. · Dogs allowed
1521 S Linn White Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, United States
Centennial Wheel
★4.6 (1666)Chicago, IL 60611, United States
International Museum of Surgical Science
★4.5 (1309)Paintings, sculptures & exhibits help tell the history of surgery from ancient times to the present.
1524 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60610, United States
Henry C. Palmisano Nature Park
★4.7 (1258)27-acre area providing interpretive wetlands, a fishing pond, athletic track & field & city views. · Dogs allowed
2700 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60608, United States
Color Factory Chicago
★4.8 (1093)233 S Wacker Dr Lower Level 2, Chicago, IL 60606, United States
Flyover
★4.8 (885)600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo
★4.8 (836)Prairie-style garden with trails, filled with native plants & home to birds, frogs & other wildlife.
2121 N Stockton Dr, Chicago, IL 60614, United States
Farm in the Zoo
★4.5 (755)Cows, chickens & pigs on display, plus an edible garden with hands-on activities like planting.
1911 N Stockton Dr, Chicago, IL 60614, United States
American Writers Museum
★4.7 (740)Modern literary center with immersive displays on famed writers like Emily Dickinson & Jack Kerouac.
180 North Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601, United States
Lake Shore Park
★4.6 (616)5.79 urban acres with tennis, track & softball plus a fieldhouse, gym & fitness center. · Dogs allowed
808 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
Chicago Murder Mystery Tour
★5.0 (586)806 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
Chicago Sports Museum
★4.4 (552)Interactive exhibits, artifacts & memorabilia help tell the story of the city's rich sports history.
835 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
Lakeshore East Park
★4.8 (531)4-acre urban botanic garden featuring a playground, splash pad, dog park & lighted fountains. · Dogs allowed
450 E Benton Pl, Chicago, IL 60601, United States
Milton Lee Olive Park
★4.8 (494)Secluded urban oasis on the water with city skyline views, serene paths & circular fountains. · Dogs allowed
E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
Chicago's Chinatown Gateway
★4.3 (412)2206 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, United States
Smart Museum of Art
★4.5 (397)Museum specializing in Asian, European, Contemporary & Modern Art, with over 12,000 objects.
5550 S Greenwood Ave, Chicago, IL 60637, United States